The photographs below were taken at the presentation by Chelsea Lodge of Entertainers of their "Road Show" to Camberley Lodge on 6th December 2012.  Over 100 members and guests attended a really enjoyable evening.

 
The photographs below were taken during a visit to Malta, arranged to present Camberley Lodge Honorary Member V.W.Bro. Michael Jump with a 60 year membership certificate.

We visited some interesting sites in Malta including the Grand Master's Palace in Valletta.  Shown are an internal room in the palace (left) and the State Dining Room
The photograph below (left) shows Grand Inspector of the Malta Group of Lodges V.W.Bro. E.T. Wibrew with V.W.Bro. M.E.P. Jump, The Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta Anthony Pisani and the Grand Secretary of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta R.W.Bro. Roy Martin.

In the centre are gifts presented to V.W.Bro. M.E.P. Jump.

The photograph on the right shows in the back row W.Bro. M. Fahmi of Lodge of St. John and Paul No.349, W.Bro. Keith Buist, Bro. Clark Brolly and W.Bro. DavidMatthews.  In the front row V.W.Bro. Michael Jump.

 
The photographs below were taken at the Ladies' Festival of Worshipful Master W.Bro. Dennis Goddard on Saturday 26th March 20011 at the Lismoyne Hotel Fleet.

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The photographs below were taken at the demonstration of a Scottish Third Degree Ceremony at Farnborough Masonic Hall on 12th February 2011 in a joint meeting of Camberley Lodge No. 5591 and Lodge Caledonian     St. John Royal Arch Campsie No. 195 (Scottish Constitution) and the following Burns' Supper

 
 

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Camberley Lodge on 11th January 2011 it was decided to make eight donations of £250 each to charities nominated by members of the Lodge.

The photograph on the right shows Lodge Secretary W.Bro. David Matthews presenting a cheque for £250 to Janet Brewer of Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service, a charity providing hospice services to children with life limiting conditions in Berkshire.

 

These photographs were taken at the 75th Anniversary Meeting of Camberley Lodge of 11th January 2011
The photograph on the right shows Bro. Barry S. Strachan presenting Worshipful Master W.Bro. Dennis Goddard PPGSuptWks with three silver wine goblets to commemorate Camberley Lodge 75th Anniversary and in memory of the late W.Bro. Martin Hudson a past Master of Camberley Lodge

 

These photographs were taken at a Camberley Lodge barbecue held by the Worshipful Master on 4th September 2010
 

Worshipful Master W.Bro. Dennis Goddard with Angela, whilst attending a reception with the Provincial Grand Master R.W. Eric Stuart-Bamford at the House of Lords on 8th September 2010.

 

   

These photographs were taken of the 75th Worshipful Master and Wardens, at the Installation Meeting on 6th April 2010.

 

The Worshipful Master

W Bro D A L Goddard

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The Worshipful Master with his Wardens

W Bro S H Taylor PGStdB (on the left)

W Bro T K Buist (on the right)

 

 

These photographs were taken at the Ladies Festival of Camberley Lodge on 27th March 2010 at the Heights Hotel, Portland, Dorset.

 

 

Mrs Deborah Parry, wife of the Worshipful Master, receiving her gift.

 

W.Bro. Steven Parry, with his family, addressing the guests.

 

The View From The Hotel

W.Bro. Keith Buist recently on holiday in New Zealand visited Lodge Idris 452 in Christchurch. on 24th February 2010. The photograph shows Keith with the Worshipful Master of Lodge Idris 452.
This photograph was taken at the February 2010 meeting of Camberley Lodge when W.Bro Keith Buist initiated his grandson Bro. Christopher White into the lodge.

The occasion was particularly memorable because on the same evening, Keith’s son Brian, Junior Deacon of the Lodge, was Raised to the Third Degree in a ceremony immediately preceding the initiation.  Furthermore, Keith’s brother-in-law, Bro. Clark Brolly, Inner Guard of the Lodge, was present at the meeting, to make this a truly remarkable family occasion.

 

Photos Taken at The Open Festive Board December 1st 2009

   

 

 

CAMBERLEY LODGE VISIT TO SCOTLAND 11th – 14th NOVEMBER 2009

The visiting party were (from left to right)

W.Bro. Stephen Taylor
W.Bro. Keith Buist
W.Bro. Gerald Inglis
W.Bro. Alastair MacKenzie
Bro. Barry Strachan
W.Bro. David Matthews

They stayed at Kincaid House Hotel, Milton of Campsie.

These photographs were taken at the first visit, to Lodge St Bryde No. 579 in Uddingston and show Bro. David Shaw, Right Worshipful Master of  St Bryde Lodge No. 579, Bro. Frank Richmond, Right Worshipful Master of  Eastmuir Lodge No. 1126 (the Lodge undertaking the degree work) and Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master of Lanarkshire (Middle Ward).  Eastmuir Lodge undertook the Third Degree Ceremony and raised the candidate.

On the second day we visited The Grand Lodge of Scotland in Edinburgh

Followed by Rosslyn Chapel near Edinburgh.

On the evening of the second day we visited W.Bro. Keith Buist’s mother lodge, Caledonian St John R.A. Campsie No. 195 to see another 3rd Degree Ceremony performed by visiting Lodge Barhill Twechar No. 1444.

The first photograph (on the left) shows (left to Right)

In the second photograph they are joined by W.Bro. Stephen Taylor and W.Bro. Keith Buist (in his Scottish regalia) with Bro. John Reid McCormack PM, absenting himself.

 

Finally, on the third day (after a minor diversion to a whisky distillery) the visiting party were privileged to visit Lodge Commercial No. 360 at the Neptune Masonic Centre in Clifford Street Glasgow, for an Installation Ceremony attended by 136 brethren from Scotland and England who were packed into a lovely temple and royally entertained afterwards at Harmony, which continued until well after midnight.

 

The new Right Worshipful Master Bro. William Andrew McMahon was installed by Installing Masters Bro. James Fleming PM 360, Bro. Robert Gracey PM 360 and Bro. William Daniels PM 419.

 

The ceremony was also honoured by the visit of a Provincial party which included Bro. Donald J. Riddle, Substitute Provincial Grand Master, who was not allowed to leave the Harmony until he and members of his deputation had replied to the song “Will you no come back again?” by singing the refrain “Yes we will come back again!”

 

One of the objectives of the visit was to establish a reciprocal fraternal relationship between Camberley Lodge No. 5591 and Lodge Caledonian St. John No. 195.  This was certainly achieved and we hope that it will lead to further visits, including one by Lodge Caledonian, together with fellow lodges, to perform a demonstration ceremony during Camberley Lodge’s 75th Anniversary celebrations in year 2011.

 

 

Sequel To The Ben Nevis Challenge

Two years ago a team of Surrey Masons and friends climbed Ben Nevis in a sponsored event for the 2008 Festival. Three of us, W.Bro. David Matthews of Camberley Lodge, W.Bro. Neil Egginton of Bagshot Lodge and his wife Trudi, had such a great time that we decided to renew the experience by climbing Scafell Pike last year and then Snowdon this year. However, at the last moment Neil and Trudi fell ill, leaving David to complete the set himself on 12th July 2009.

It was a great experience and it didn’t rain this time! Honest!
 

Approaching the 3,560 ft summit Made it to the top

 

These photographs were taken at the Camberley Lodge Bowling Evening on 29th April 2009.

 

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Everyone contemplates their next shot!

W.Bro. John says a prayer while Conor the under 16 champion waits for his lucky bowling ball
 
Bro Paul lines up his next strike!

The Worshipful Master Presents the Winning Medal to Conor and shows the winning trophy destined for Brother Paul

 

These photographs were taken at the Camberley Lodge Ladies Festival on 28th March 2009.

 

The Worshipful Master W.Bro. Don Foster, addressing the guests.

Some of the 63 guests

 

These photographs were taken at the Camberley Lodge meeting of 3rd March 2009 when W.Bro. Trevor Leonard, Worshipful Master of Holdfast Lodge No. No. 30 (S.A.C.), Adelaide, Australia, presented a Camberley Lodge Past Master’s Jewel to Camberley Lodge Worshipful Master W.Bro. Don Foster, who in turn presented W.Bro. Leonard with a copy of the lodge history.

The Jewel was originally presented to W.Bro. P.W.S. (Percy) White after serving as Worshipful Master of Camberley Lodge in 1949-1950.

W.Bro. Leonard was presented with the jewel after serving as Worshipful Master of Lewis Lodge No. 77 (S.A.C.) in Adelaide.  After the lodge closed he felt that it should be returned to Camberley Lodge.

But how did it find its way to Lewis Lodge in Adelaide?

 

W.Bro. Trevor Leonard presents a Camberley Lodge Past Masters Jewel to W.Bro. Don Foster

W.Bro. Don Foster presents a copy of the lodge History to W.Bro. Trevor Leanord

 

 Photos Taken At The "Open" Festive Board December 2nd 2008

   
                          

 

 

 

 

BEN NEVIS CHALLENGE REUNION

 

These photographs are taken on an ascent of Scafell Pike in the Lake District , in a reunion walk following the Ben Nevis Challenge in May 2007.

 W.Bro. David Matthews of Camberley Lodge and W.Bro. Neil Egginton of Bagshot Lodge, with his wife Trudi , undertook this walk in June 2008.

The Party setting out  Nearly there! 
W.Bro. David Matthews reaches the summit  W.Bro Neil Egginton with Trudi at the Summit

 

The 30 members of Camberley Lodge have made a tremendous fund raising effort for the Surrey Province 2008 Festival in aid of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys.

This has been recognised by qualification for the Festival Silver Award, by contributing the magnificent sum of £14,500.

The Silver Award was presented to Camberley Lodge Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Don Foster PPJGW by Provincial Grand Treasurer W.Bro. Les Ford PGT at the Lodge Installation Meeting on 1 st April 2008.

 

Tuesday 4th March saw a spectacular demonstration of a Scottish First Degree Ceremony by a team of Camberley Lodge Past Masters.   Pictured right are:

W.Bro. Paul Marvin

W.Bro. Alastair MacKenzie

W.Bro. David Matthews

Bro. Brian Buist (Candidate)

W.Bro. Keith Buist

W.Bro. Dennis Goddard

W.Bro. Gerald Inglis

W.Bro. John Hawley

W.Bro. Stephen Taylor

Over 60 members and guests attended an impeccably presented ceremony and afterwards were treated to a wonderful four course Burns' Supper.

 

The haggis was ceremoniously piped in and around the dining hall.

Bro. Vic Carmichael (left) “Addressed the Haggis” in time honoured fashion, delivering the “Ode to the Haggis” in fine style.

Pictured with the Chef (right) are Bro. Vic Carmichael, who addressed the haggis and piper W.Bro. Iain Mc Cole

The evening was an unqualified success, with everyone having a wonderful time whilst raising £800 for the Province of Surrey 2008 Festival, in aid of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys.

 

 

Three Sons Initiated into Freemasonry

 

Significant events occurred on 6th November 2007 when Bro. David Buist was initiated into Camberley Lodge and on 5th February 2008 when Bro. Brian Buist was Initiated into Camberley Lodge.   Both are sons of W.Bro. Keith Buist, who joined Camberley Lodge on 3rd October 2006 from Lodge Caledonian St. John Royal Arch Campsie No. 195.   Scottish Constitution.   Whilst it is a considerable achievement to initiate two sons into Freemasonry, Bros. David and Brian Buist were the second and third sons that W.Bro. Keith had initiated, since his other son Alan had been previously initiated by him in Scotland .   At the initiation of Bro. Brian, Camberley Lodge Secretary expressed his hope that W.Bro. Keith Buist and his three sons would emulate the Lodge's Primus Worshipful Master W.Bro. Percy White and his three sons who all served as Worshipful Master of Camberley Lodge!

 

 

W.Bro. Keith Buist (centre) with sons Bro. David Buist (left) and Bro. Brian Buist (right).

 

 

 

These photographs were taken at the “Open” Festive Board on 4th December 2007

Honorary Organist W.Bro. Bill Thain

Worshipful Master W.Bro. Steve Springer & His wife Ruth

Lodge Members having a good “sing” of Christmas Carols

 

 

Ben Nevis Challenge

During May of 2007 a team of Surrey Masons climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland, through driving rain, hail, snow and storm force winds, in support of the Surrey Province 2008 Festival.

 

As part of the team W.Bro. David Matthews, Secretary of Camberley Lodge, reached the 4,409 ft high summit and raised close to £1,000 in sponsorship.

 

The week end was a great success despite the appalling weather and a great time was had by all!

 

 

 

50 YEARS IN FREEMASONRY

On 17th October 2007 Bro. Vic Carmichael PPAGPurs. (Surrey ), PPAGStB (Hants and IOW) celebrated 50 years as a Freemason.   He was initiated into St. Ninian's Lodge No. 66 (Scottish Constitution) and became a joining member of Camberley Lodge No. 5591 on 5th February 1991.   He has served as Tyler of the Lodge for many years and was presented with a certificate from the Provincial Grand Master of Surrey to commemorate the achievement at the Camberley Lodge meeting of 6th November 2007 by the Worshipful Master W.Bro. S.J . Springer PProvAGDC .

 

These photographs were taken at Camberley Lodge Casino Night

On 23 rd September 2007.

 

The evening was organised by W.Bro. Don Foster PPJGD on behalf of several charities .

 

 

Members of Camberley Lodge, together with friends and family had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, together with an excellent supper and liquid refreshment.

 

 

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